Author: Boote, Richard
Title: An Historical Treatise of an Action or Suit at Law; and of the Proceedings Used in the King's Bench and Common Pleas, from the Original Processes to the Judgments in Both Courts; Wherein the Reason and Usage of the Old, Obscure and Formal Parts of Our Writs and Pleadings, Such Especially As Have Reference, or Relate to the Ancient Method of Practice. .
Description: London, Printed by His Majesty's Law-Printers for W. Johnston and G. Kearsly. 1766. First Edition. Hardcover. xxxi, 264pp. Later quarter vellum over marbled boards, spine with raised bands and gold lettering. Endpapers replaced. Several contemporary names on flyleaves (including a Silas Marsh, esquire) and on the title page. A rectangular piece of the flyleaf was at some point cut (roughly 3 x 8 cm). Light foxing and staining to text block. A very good copy. ; Octavo. .

Keywords: non-fiction, ANTIQUARIAN, GREAT BRITAIN, Actions and defenses, COURT OF KING'S BENCH, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, LAW Antiquarian


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